This fact sheet explains to patients the reason for a sputum test and contains step-by-step directions for giving a sample of sputum.
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Non-U.S.-born persons
2004
This fact sheet provides information on how the skin test is given and read, and what the results mean.
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Asian or Pacific Islander persons
Non-U.S.-born persons
General Public
2004
This fact sheet contains information about the treatment of latent TB infection (LTBI) and the prevention of active TB disease.
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Persons With LTBI
2004
This pamphlet explains TB and TB skin testing.
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General Public
Persons With LTBI
2004
This pamphlet discusses the use of the drug isoniazid (INH) to treat latent TB infection. It provides information on the length of treatment and side effects.
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Non-U.S.-born persons
Persons With LTBI
2004
This fact sheet gives general information about active TB disease including symptoms, complications, tests, and treatment.
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Non-U.S.-born persons
General Public
2005
This fact sheet gives general information about what a TB contact investigation is and why it is important.
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Non-U.S.-born persons
2005
This online video explains what TB is as well as what is involved in a tuberculin skin test. It discusses what a person should do if infected with both TB and HIV.
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Persons With LTBI
2006
This fact sheet provides information to help prevent the spread of tuberculosis (TB) for patients who are potentially infectious.
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2010
This video provides a step-by-step guide for patients on how to collect sputum at home. The video is available in 18 languages (Burmese, English, French, Hmong, Karen, Karenni, Khmer, Kunama, Lao, Mandarin Chinese, Nepali, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Tigrinya, Urdu, and Vietnamese).
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General Public
2011
This fact sheet introduces the TB blood test, also called an Interferon Gamma Release Assay or IGRA.
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General Public
Persons With LTBI
2011
The goal of these materials is to teach patients about TB infection and to motivate them to start and complete treatment if diagnosed. The materials are designed to encourage provider-patient interactions for active learning through the process of testing and treatment decisions. There are four materials in this series and it is suggested to use the materials as a continuum, as they build upon each other.
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Persons With LTBI
2014
A fact sheet on latent TB infection treatment, including helpful information on how to remember to take the medicine.
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Health Educators/Communicators
Outreach Workers
2016
A fact sheet for individuals experiencing a TB contact investigation. This material includes information on what happens in a TB contact investigation and how to protect others from active TB disease.
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General Public
Health Educators/Communicators
Outreach Workers
2016
A fact sheet on the TB skin test, including information on latent TB infection, TB disease, and what a positive/negative skin test means. The fact sheet also has information on testing after receiving the BCG vaccine.
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Health Educators/Communicators
Outreach Workers
2016